Hartbeeps
Hartbeeps runs three consecutive Monday-morning classes at Even Community Centre, Jennings Street, Swindon SN2 2BG — Happy House (10:00–10:45, 18 months to 4 years), Baby Beeps (11:00–11:45, 8–18 months), and Baby Bells (12:00–12:45, 1–8 months). All sessions are 45 minutes, run term time only, and can be booked by the term or on a pay-as-you-go basis.
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About this class
Every Monday morning Even Community Centre on Jennings Street in Swindon becomes something quite different. Hartbeeps North Wiltshire — run by franchise owner Sadie Ditchburn — takes over the space for three back-to-back 45-minute sessions, each pitched at a distinct developmental stage.
Happy House opens proceedings at 10:00 for confident walkers to pre-schoolers (18 months to 4 years). Toddlers follow characters Dexter Cat and Adrian Mouse through a different story-led sound journey each week, with music, drama, creative play, and movement woven together. Baby Beeps follows at 11:00 for sitting babies through to confident walkers (8–18 months): a bouncy, interactive class featuring baby signing, hundreds of sensory props, dress-up fun, and a quiet-time lightshow to bring things down before the close. Baby Bells rounds off the morning at noon for the youngest babies (1–8 months), with gentle work around baby massage, baby yoga, tummy time, and calming techniques, guided through an imaginary Baby Land with puppet characters and sparkly parachutes.
Hartbeeps works on an age-and-stage model rather than hard birthday cut-offs. That matters in practice: if your baby is sitting confidently before eight months, or your toddler is still finding their feet at 20 months, the class reflects where they actually are. Sessions use lighting effects, puppetry, Hartbeeps' own original music — remixed nursery rhymes, raps, and rhythm rhymes — and a large collection of sensory props to transform the hall each week. Every class ends with a deliberate calming-down period: curtains dimmed, light-up stars overhead, pillows, blankets, and feathers to hand. It is a gentle signal to little ones that the excitement is winding to a close.
Shoes come off at the door. For very young babies, a baby grow is worth wearing so nothing restricts movement during physical play. Classes run term time only. Term bookings cost £7 per child per class, paid in advance for the half term (usually around seven weeks). Pay-as-you-go places are available at £8.50 per class, bookable up to one week ahead. Siblings under 12 months attend free when sharing props with an older sibling; a 50% sibling rate applies for two children in the same class. All Hartbeeps teachers — known as Imaginators — are fully trained and DBS-checked, and the programme is designed in line with the EYFS framework.
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Common questions
Which class is right for my child's age?
At this venue on Mondays: Happy House runs 10:00–10:45 for confident walkers through to pre-schoolers (approximately 18 months to 4 years); Baby Beeps runs 11:00–11:45 for babies sitting confidently up to confident walkers (approximately 8–18 months); Baby Bells runs 12:00–12:45 for the youngest babies from around 1 month up to sitting sturdily (approximately 8 months). Hartbeeps uses a stage-not-age approach, so if your child is developing a little ahead or behind those ranges, it is worth contacting Sadie to discuss which session suits best.
How do I book, and what does it cost?
Term bookings cost £7 per child per class, paid in advance for the half term (usually around seven weeks). Pay-as-you-go places are available at £8.50 per class, bookable up to one week ahead, subject to availability. Booking is first-come, first-served via the online system, and pre-payment secures your place. If you need to cancel at least a week before the half term begins, a refund is available minus a £5 administration fee. Once the half term has started, fees are non-refundable for missed sessions — including sickness and holidays.
Is there a taster option before I commit to a term?
Hartbeeps offers trial sessions at some venues. Contact Sadie Ditchburn directly at northwiltshire@hartbeeps.com to ask about current trial availability at Even Community Centre before booking a full term.
What should we bring, and what should my baby wear?
Shoes come off during sessions, so a pair of socks for yourself is useful. For very young babies, a baby grow is recommended so nothing restricts movement during massage, yoga, and physical play. Props, blankets, and sensory materials are provided. Siblings under 12 months can share these with an older child at no extra charge; if you would prefer they have their own set, book them a 'toadstool' (their own spot in the class).
What actually happens in a session?
Each 45-minute class follows a weekly theme. Expect Hartbeeps' own original music — remixed nursery rhymes, raps, and rhythm rhymes — alongside puppets, bubbles, sensory props, parachutes, dressing-up, and lighting effects. Older toddlers in Happy House follow a story-led journey with characters Dexter Cat and Adrian Mouse. Baby Beeps includes baby signing (BSL-inspired Hartbeeps signs) and a quiet-time lightshow. Every class closes with a calming-down period: dimmed curtains, light-up stars, pillows, blankets, and soft feathers. Phones are switched off or silenced so the space stays immersive for everyone.
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